DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is taking action on expanding its dust monitoring capabilities to better understand and address dust (particulate matter-PM10) challenges in the Coachella Valley. The strong desert winds that blow through the valley stir up and carry dust across the region, affecting air quality,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Democratic U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-25) will host a Veterans University for the valley’s armed service members on Saturday, December 6, in Indio. The event aims to provide veterans and their families with important information on healthcare, accessing benefits, and other critical resources. The program will feature expert presenters offering
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health, in partnership with the Mizell Center and HARP-PS, hosted a World AIDS Day community gathering to honor those affected by HIV/AIDS on Monday. The event highlighted the ongoing progress in prevention, treatment, and community support. The program featured remarks from Dr. Jorge RodrÃguez, Eisenhower Health’s Medical Director for
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Friends of our Armed Forces (AFAF) hosted its 17th Annual Military Appreciation Golf Tournament on Monday, honoring around 75 active-duty Marines from Twentynine Palms, Camp Pendleton, and Miramar. The Marine golfers represented more than 60,000 service members stationed across Southern California. Civilian and retired golfers joined them for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Get ready to savor traditional family recipes and creative new flavors at the 33rd annual International Tamale Festival in Downtown Indio this weekend, December 6th and 7th. The Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free, with free parking at the Riverside County Fairgrounds and a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio invites the community to gather for a night of celebration at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 5th. The free event will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in Downtown Indio, at Towne Street and Bliss Avenue. Families can enjoy food trucks, toy
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Embolization is an innovative option to treat internal hemorrhoids that avoids surgery. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Sonny Bagla with IR Centers at Urologic Institute in Palm Springs. Dr. Bagla says you should realize everyone is born with hemorrhoids, but they typically don’t bother us. He adds that they
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INDIO, Calif. — November 21, 2025 — Valley Sanitary District (VSD) marked a major milestone on Thursday, celebrating its 100th anniversary at the Coachella Valley History Museum. Established in 1925, VSD has grown from serving fewer than 1,000 residents to providing wastewater collection and treatment for more than 90,000 people across Indio and the eastern
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Many local families will have a happier holiday season this year thanks to the generosity of all those who helped Fill the Bus on Thursday. News Channel 3 and SunLine Transit Agency teamed together to fill a SunLine Bus with donations of non-perishable food items and hygiene products that will
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UPDATE 11/18/2025 11:15 P.M. – Northbound lanes on Cook Street were reopened after crews removed debris from the area. PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Northbound lanes on Cook Street just north of Country Club Drive were closed around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night after a crash involving two cars caused one car to collide into a
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians gave away 15,000 turkeys this week to 122 non-profit organizations to provide holiday meals to families, seniors, and veterans in need for its 39th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach program. Tribal members and volunteers gathered at the Morongo Community Center for two days starting on Monday to distribute the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council distributed 2,000 turkeys to ten different organizations across the Coachella Valley on Monday as part of their annual turkey donation. The effort helps hundreds of local families receive a traditional holiday meal. Organizations that received turkeys were: Boys & Girls Club
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Some students at Rio Vista Elementary in Cathedral City symbolized a moment in history on Friday as they walked to school to honor the courage of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to attend an all white elementary school in the South. The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of individuals networked, sought job opportunities, and had a chance to connect with over 100 local businesses and organizations at the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo & Job Fair on Thursday. The event, focused on “Moving Local Business Forward,” was held at the Agua Caliente Resort
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Thermal Station have arrested four women suspected to be in connection with what they call an “Organized Retail Theft Crew” that targeted multiple businesses in La Quinta. Deputies began an investigation on October 20th into the thefts, and determined that four women were responsible. They report
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three male suspects are facing felony theft charges after a shoplifting incident in Indio on Tuesday. Indio Police officials say that an employee of a business in the 42000 block of Jackson Street reported that three men stole several items from the business around 11:30 a.m. and fled from the area
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis (AD47) hosted a Personal Emergency Preparedness seminar in Thousand Palms on Wednesday to help valley residents learn more about being ready before, during and after a flood, fire, or earthquake emergency happens. Wallis says the aim of the seminar was to “make sure people feel like they’re
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As we honor the men and women who have protected and served our country on Veterans Day, News Channel 3 is celebrating your heroes. Thank you to our viewers for sharing wonderful photos of the veterans in your lives – family, friends, neighbors and community members who have proudly worn
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio hosted its 2nd annual Veterans Day 5k Run/Walk at the Empire Polo Grounds on Tuesday in recognition of those who served our country. The event supported the Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation and the American Legion Post 739. Hunter Lopez and twelve fellow service members lost their lives
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) honored and thanked veterans for their service on Monday by presenting to two Riverside County distinguished veterans. Local veteran Juan Carlos Lopez-Mendoza of Indio was presented with numerous medals, including an Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and Southwest Asia Service Medal & Bronze Star. Lopez-Mendoza served three
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